What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lube/Tire Technician position at TRANSPORTATION DEPT?
Pay Scale: Classified
Pay Grade: 3 $12.51/$15.11/$17.71
Primary Purpose:
Perform oil and filter changes, chassis lubrication, and tire changing and related tire repairs of Transportation Department and other select district vehicles while prioritizing safety, efficiency, and favorable appearance.?
Qualification Guidelines:
Education/Certifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Successfully complete twenty (20) hour Texas DPS School Bus Driver Certification Course within first six months of employment
Attend and successfully complete triennial eight (8) hour refresher Texas DPS School Bus Driver Certification Course
Acceptable report from criminal history inquiry
Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class B with “P” and “S” endorsements or training will be provided
Acceptable driving record as obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Must pass pre-employment drug test
Must pass pre-employment annual State DOT required physical examination
Must pass annual FMCSA DOT required drug and alcohol test
Official citizenship documentation
Experience:
Background experience in care and management of property and the provision of equipment and services.
Minimum of three years’ experience in the repair of tires
Minimum of three years’ experience in oil changes and chassis lubrication
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Be knowledgeable and current with all pertinent local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines regarding facilities and environmental compliance issues
Be trained in tasks related to the fueling of all facility vehicles
Clear understanding of the high priority placed on safety
Ability to work cooperatively with people
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Electronic time clock
Operates hand tools and stationary power tools related to the repair and maintenance of light to medium duty trucks and equipment
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:
Lifting: Heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, climbing bus steps repeatedly within a duty cycle
Environment: Work outside and inside, around vehicles and frequent exposure diesel and gas fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Responsible for oil changes, chassis lubrication and tire changing and repairs on all school buses, Transportation Department service vehicles, select other district vehicles.
- Be knowledgeable and remain current with all pertinent local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines which govern the school transportation operations.
- Be knowledgeable and current with all pertinent local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines regarding facilities and environmental compliance issues.
- Acquire technical updates from the Shop Foreman on vehicles and equipment as necessary to provide proper repair and maintenance.
- Must understand that safety-sensitive work orders are to be prioritized and furthermore communicate conditions which compromise safe operation of the vehicle and restrict its usage until all repairs are completed and inspected for placement back in service.
- Communicate the status of out-of-service vehicles and/or equipment to the Shop Foreman and/or transportation office well in advance of each route for which said vehicle would ordinarily be needed and for which a spare bus would be required.
- Maintain accurate work orders of all shop and maintenance related work and submit to Shop Foreman as work is completed.
- In cooperation with Shop Foreman, monitor all vehicle and equipment odometers or hour meters to assure timely service intervals.
- Assist other shop personnel in diagnosis and/or repair when the other individual may benefit from the additional help.
- Report any unusual conditions to the Shop Foreman for discussion or advice.
- Assist in routine daily fleet fueling and under-the-hood checks.
- Operate and maintain all related shop equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working order.
- Make safe and efficient use of all supplies, resources, and man-hours.
- Communicate with Shop Foreman to maintain an ample supply of all regular inventory items to prevent unnecessary delay of equipment repair.
- Participate in road calls as needed.
- Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.
- Aid in emergency response rescue in the event of natural or man-made disaster.
- May be required to drive a route as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Salary : $13 - $18
